CARTRIDGE,CHECK VAL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for CARTRIDGE,CHECK VAL (Valves, Nonpowered) under Solicitation N0010426QFB010002. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of Cartridge Assembly, Item 42, which includes specific sub-items (6, 7, 22, 25, 27, 40, and 41). The material is classified as Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its critical use in shipboard systems, requiring stringent control procedures. Work must adhere to NAVSEA Drawing 845-7108571 and detailed specifications.
Key Requirements
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis required for specific parts (e.g., Poppet, Item 41, made from QQ-N-286, UNS N05500).
- Testing: Certifications required for Poppet Seat Test, Low Pressure Functional Test, Annealing and Age Hardening, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Non-Destructive Tests.
- Radiography: Required for Guide, Item 40, with submission of Radiographic Shooting Sketches (RSS).
- Welding/Brazing: Must comply with specified military standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248). Repair welding is prohibited on QQ-N-286 material.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Traceability: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring material traceability markings (MIL-STD-792) and comprehensive certification data.
- Configuration Control: Waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval.
- Mercury Free: All hardware and supplies must be free of intentionally added mercury.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Submission & Contact
- Proposal Due Date: February 9, 2026, at 20:30Z.
- Submission Method: Certification data and Radiographic Shooting Sketches must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040).
- Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS): Available at https://register.nslc.navy.mil/ for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.
- Point of Contact: JORDAN.D.NEELY2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, Phone: 7176058197.